Instruction manual

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AWARD BIOS Setup
Boot Up Num-Lock LED
This item allows you to set the NumLock status when you boot up your
computer. When you choose from the default of [On], the keypad is numeric
keys; when you choose [Off], the keypad is arrow keys. Available options
are [On] and [Off].
Gate A20 Option
This allows you to set the Gate A20 status. When set to [Fast], Gate A20 is
controlled by chipset. When set to [Normal], Gate A20 is controlled by a
specific pin from the keyboard controller. Available options are [Fast] and
[Normal].
Typematic Rate Setting
This item allows you to set the keystrokes repeat rate determined by key-
board controller. When set to [Enabled], the following two items Typematic
Rate and Typematic Delay can be selected. Available options are [Disabled]
and [Enabled].
Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec)
This item allows you to set the number of times a second to repeat a key-
stroke when you hold the key down. Available options are [6], [8], [10], [12],
[15], [20], [24], and [30]. Default value is [6].
Typematic Delay (Msec)
This item allows you to set the delay time before the key begins to repeat the
keystroke while holding down the key. Available options are [250], [500],
[750], and [1000]. Default value is [250].
Security Option
This item allows you to limit access to the system and Setup program, or just
to Setup program. When set to [Setup], the system will boot, but access to
Setup program will be denied if the correct password is not entered at the
prompt. When you choose [System], the system will not boot and access to
Setup program will be denied if the correct password is not entered at the
prompt. Available options are [Setup] and [System].